SUMMARY
SGT Copas died
in Ph Romeas Hek, Cambodia
on 5/12/1970
during the Vietnam War - Cambodia Incursion
as a member of Charlie Company
.
The soldier's injury type or status was recorded as 'Artillery, Rocket, or Mortar'.
Copas
originated from Fort Pierce, Florida
and
is buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce, FL
.
DETAILS
On May 12, 1970, at 0545 hours, the Company C night perimeter at WT 928682 received small arms, automatic weapons, RPG and mortar fire from an unknown size enemy force. Company C returned fire with organic weapons, artillery and helicopter light fire teams. Six APCs were destroyed and five Bobcats were killed. Forty-four Bobcats were wounded. Thirty of these were minor wounds not requiring Dust-off. One Kit Carson Scout was killed when he went to assist the loading of a .50 caliber machine gun and an RPG hit the track and started it on fire.
At 1820 hours, an APC from Company C detonated an AT mine. The APC was a combat loss and four Bobcats were wounded.
